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Incubation Solutions

The Incubation Solution (IBS) offers a smarter, faster, and more cost-effective way to establish your presence in China. Traditional methods (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE), Representative Office)—such as establishing a corporation, hiring local talent, and navigating complex regulations—can be time-consuming, costly, and may not align with your business objectives. With IBS, your company can be present in China without the administrative burdens, allowing you to focus on strategic growth and market expansion.

Incubation Solutions for entering the Chinese market
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Expanding your business into China doesn’t always require setting up a local entity. Leveraging the extensive network within the German business community, AHK Greater China represents your company’s interest in China with fully assigned staff as the cornerstone of our Incubation Solutions (IBS). Your business gains cost-effective access to local market expertise, valuable networking opportunities, and comprehensive operational support, enabling you to be present in China quickly, compliantly, and with minimal risk.

Incubation Solutions: A flexible alternative to entity setup

What is IBS?

IBS is a comprehensive suite of services designed to help companies get access and manage full-time employees across China—even without a local entity. It consists of seven core services:

  1. Fully assigned employees with AHK administrative support
    Representing your companies interests in China in close cooperation with you. The respective employees are fully assigned to your company’s activities and requirements in China. In the first step, there is no need to establish or manage your own legal entity.
  2. Recruitment:
    Easily find and hire local or expatriate talent to support your operations in China.
  3. Staff recruitment and management:
    • Expert assistance in recruiting and onboarding local and international talent in China.
    • Streamlined work visa applications for foreign employees.
  4. Office space solutions:
  5. Back office and administrative support:
    • Comprehensive administrative services, including IT, finance, and operations management, to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
  6. Government and industry relations:
    • Direct access to government authorities, and key stakeholders.
    • Expert guidance to navigate regulatory frameworks and build strategic relationships.
  7. Business consulting and market entry strategy:
    • Tailored consulting services, including market analysis, entry strategy development, and risk assessment.

Advantages of Incubation Solutions

IBS offers a range of benefits to help your business enter and thrive in Chinese markets:

  • Faster market entry: Gaining access to local support with fully assigned employees and entering new markets within days.
  • Lower expansion costs: Avoid the high costs of setting up and managing an overseas entity until the timing is right. Significantly lower setup and operational costs compared to establishing a subsidiary or representative office.
  • Compliance assurance: Easily comply with local labor laws and minimize compliance risks.
  • Reduced risk: Test multiple markets and scale as needed, mitigating risks in fast-growing but challenging environments.
  • Flexible talent solutions: Hire local and international staff with seamless visa and onboarding support.
  • Exit efficiency: Easily scale back or exit the market if needed, without the complexities of dissolving a legal entity.

Core supportive services of Incubation Solutions

IBS provides end-to-end support for your overseas staffing needs, including:

  • Recruitment and placement support: Find the right talent for your business.
  • Immigration services: Secure business, work, and German internship visas for local or expatriate staff.
  • Consulting and tax planning: Optimize tax strategies for overseas postings.
  • Employee onboarding: Manage declarations, contracts, and onboarding processes.
  • Payroll and expense management: Process monthly payroll and manage employee claims.
  • HR and administrative support: Provide ongoing HR support and access to online administration portals.

Why choose IBS for market entry?

Fully Assigned Employees with AHK Administrative Support is a core component of IBS. This approach allows you to:

  • Test new markets: Enter China with minimal risk and scale back or expand as needed.
  • Save time and money: Avoid the costs and complexities of setting up and managing a foreign entity.
  • Stay compliant: Ensure full compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
  • Focus on growth: Leave the administrative and regulatory challenges to us while you focus on strategic objectives.

Why trust us?

With over 30 years of experience and a team that has successfully supported 500+ clients in entering China, IBS Services by AHK Greater China offer a streamlined, cost-effective, and low-risk solution for German companies seeking to enter the Chinese market. Our services enable you to establish a foothold in China quickly, with minimal upfront investment and no legal footprint, ensuring a smooth and compliant market entry process.

We are uniquely positioned to deliver superior IBS services. Our expertise ensures:

  • Speed to market: Enter new markets quickly and efficiently.
  • Managed risk: Navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence.
  • Scalability: Adapt or expand your operations as your business grows.
  • Single reliable partnership: Manage all aspects of IBS through one trusted official partner.

Get started today

Whether you’re exploring new markets, delivering initial projects, or planning a formal company setup, Incubation Solutions can help you achieve your goals efficiently and compliantly. Contact Mr. Jonathan Schoo (details below) to learn more about how we can support your business in China.

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